Happy September! The worst of the summer heat is behind us, and the best venues in the valley are providing some awesome entertainment.
Acrisure Arena is bringing in some notable Spanish artists—and family fun! At 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, regional Mexican artist Carin León returns to the desert, after his diverse sound landed him spots at both Coachella and Stagecoach earlier this year. Tickets as of this writing start at $246.30. Global sensation—and owner of a famous haircut—Peso Pluma will grace the biggest stage in the valley at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6. Tickets start at $196.40. At 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, re-live the 1970s with two of the greatest bands of that era, Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, featuring a special encore with both bands onstage at the same time. Tickets start at $117.81. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party returns to the desert with more monster trucks and more neon fun at 12:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14; and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15. Tickets start at $54.45. At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, Latin-music sensation and pop star Chayanne is set to perform. Tickets start at $113.30. San Bernardino-bred Spanish music hitmakers Fuerza Regida will perform at the arena at 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29. Tickets start at $198.73. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert; 888-695-8778; www.acrisurearena.com.
Fantasy Springs has a busy musical schedule. At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, get “Bad to the Bone” with George Thorogood and the Destroyers, celebrating 50 years of riffs. Tickets start at $52. At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, catch an evening with blues-rock singer/guitarist Bonnie Raitt, who got started in the ’70s and is still going strong, winning Song of the Year at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Tickets start at $72. Latin-pop siblings Jesse & Joy are set to perform a show spanning their nearly two-decade career at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21. Tickets start at $42. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, former Eagles guitarist and virtuoso Don Felder will shred the night away. Tickets start at $52. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio; 760-342-5000; www.fantasyspringsresort.com.
Spotlight 29 offers entertainment covering a wide variety of interests! At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, comedian and podcaster Tom Segura will bring the laughs to Coachella. Remaining tickets start at $95.50. At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, Los Huracanes del Norte will electrify the east valley with norteño vibes. Tickets start at $38.80. Pay tribute to some Spanish-music icons with Corazon De Mana (a tribute to Mana) at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14. Tickets start at $23.30. Experience a double dose of Mexican jams at 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, with performances by Alta Consigna and Banda Renovacion. Tickets start at $28.50.At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20,R&B singer Joe will perform. Tickets start at $48.25. Country star Sara Evans will visit the valley at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21. Tickets start at $37.95. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella; 760-775-5566; www.spotlight29.com.
Morongo is hosting a few selections of weekend fun. At 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, funnyman Eddie Griffin, star of HBO and Comedy Central specials, will leave you with your sides hurting. Tickets start at $68.25. Sketch comic and social-media sensation Kountry Wayne is set to perform an evening of unique standup at 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7. Tickets start at $57.25. At 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, Latin singer Ana Barbara will take the Morongo stage. Tickets start at $57.25. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, dance to Banda La Adictiva. Tickets start at $68.25. County star and American Idol alum Scotty McCreery will perform at 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22. Tickets start at $52.47. Morongo Casino Resort Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 800-252-4499; www.morongocasinoresort.com.
Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage is hosting a mix of entertainment genres. At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, the comedian commonly known as “America’s Favorite Husband,” Steve Treviño will bring his family-focused brand of comedy to town. Tickets start at $25. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, Hong Kong performers Maria Cordero and Mimi Choo will share music, laughter and more. Tickets start at $78. Sing along to “Carry on Wayward Son” and countless other hits at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, when Kansas heads to Rancho Mirage. Tickets start at $65. At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, celebrate a great group of classic rockers with a performance by REO Speedwagon. Tickets start at $75. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
Agua Caliente in Palm Springs this month offers more residencies and more comedy. Desert Blues Revival Wednesdays welcome a mix of old and new blues from BoneThumpers (Sept. 4), blues-rock power trio The Alvarez Band (Sept. 11), a soul/funk mix from Kaye Bohler (Sept. 18) and legendary blues from Len Rainey and the Midnight Players (Sept. 25). Shows are at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $17.85, available at eventspalmsprings.com. Carousel Thursdays host big covers done theme-park style from Phat Cat Swinger (Sept. 5), the soulful and seductive voice of Terrell Edwards (Sept. 12), a tribute to iconic vibraphonist and percussionist Lionel Hampton from Jason “Malletman” Taylor (Sept. 19) and Balkan and Roma music from Andrew Cohen (Sept. 26). Shows are at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $17.85 to $24.25, available at eventspalmsprings.com. For the comedy: Finnish comic ISMO will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, and Saturday Night Live icon Darrell Hammond will do a set at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28. Tickets for both shows start at $40. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs; 888-999-1995; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
Here are some highlights from a very busy September at Pappy & Harriet’s. At 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, DJs and counterculture saviors Emo Nite return to the desert for an evening of 2000s rock gems. Tickets start at $26. Grateful Dead cover band Grateful Shred will evoke the jam-band energy, alongside instrumental funk stars Circles Around the Sun, at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6. Tickets are $40.50. At 9:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, enjoy a night of experimental music and a unique stage show from Beats Antique. Tickets are $29.50. Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon brings her experimental rock to Pioneertown at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27. Tickets are $49.12. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown; 760-228-2222; www.pappyandharriets.com.
Oscar’s in Palm Springs has a busy month, residencies aside. At 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, celebrate freestyle music with a concert featuring Connie, Betty Dee of Sweet Sensation, Pretty Poison, Nocera and JJ Fad. After the concert, the courtyard will transition into a dance floor. Tickets start at $39.95. At 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, stylistically varied singer Maximo will provide the soundtrack to an enchanting evening. Tickets start at $45. Mixing standup comedy and musical fun is John Hill, performing his show “Wellness Check” at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20. Tickets start at $49.95. Film and TV star Garrett Clayton shares songs and stories from his musical journey at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21. Tickets start at $39.95. At 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, check out an acoustic performance by 1980s pop phenom Debbie Gibson. Tickets start at $59.95. Most shows include a food/drink minimum. Oscar’s Palm Springs, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs; 760-325-1188; oscarspalmsprings.com/events.
The Purple Room is back and featuring some notable events amidst their residencies. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, powerhouse vocalist Debby Holiday will perform. Tickets start at $50.85. At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, drag is on full display as queens Jackie Beat and Sherry Vine host “Battle of the Bitches: Ladies of the ’80s,” a night where anything goes. Tickets start at $45.70. Jonathan Karrant will sing the songbook of Johnny Mercer at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14. Tickets start at $45.70. At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21, jazz vocalist Jane Monheit will celebrate the release of her new album. Tickets start at $61.15. Paying homage to Miss Peggy Lee is Chuck Sweeney with an evening of song and fun at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27. Tickets start at $45.70. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, Clint Holmes will perform a set honoring icons of stage, screen and song. Tickets start at $45.70. Michael Holmes’ Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; 760-322-4422; www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.
